Alaçatı

Alaçatı is a town on Turkey's Çeşme Peninsula, on the Aegean Sea. It's known for its beaches, old stone houses and winemaking tradition. In the south, Port Alaçatı Marina is a renowned water sports center, thanks to its constant winds. To the northwest is the Ottoman Çeşme Castle, built in the early 16th century and now housing historical artifacts. The Greek island Chios is a short ferry ride away.